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Auburn.
About
Life in Auburn
Auburn is a community of 24,294 people in Maine. The median household income is $66,552, median rent runs about $1,041 per month, and median home values are around $282,000. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Auburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
+5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Auburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Auburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (15.0%), and 5.0% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.5%
of households
Married Couples
43.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below ME average
Rent, home values, and income in Auburn
In Auburn, rent runs 9% below the ME average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,687
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $324,283 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ME
Unemployment in Auburn
Unemployment in Auburn is close to the ME average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Auburn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.7 min avg
How Auburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Auburn, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Augusta State Airport (AUG)
Regional airport · few flights4,327 passengers boarded in 2025
- 126 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Auburn runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
231.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,291.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Auburn Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Androscoggin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Androscoggin County, which includes Auburn, the most common type is winter storm, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Winter Storm | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 11 | Winter Storm | $32,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Heavy Snow | $25,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Androscoggin County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Androscoggin County, which includes Auburn, is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
52
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Androscoggin County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Auburn has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
65.1"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
141
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 3.24" |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 3.53" |
| Apr | 53°F | 35°F | 4.04" |
| May | 65°F | 46°F | 3.18" |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.28" |
| Jul | 80°F | 62°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.36" |
| Sep | 70°F | 52°F | 3.74" |
| Oct | 58°F | 41°F | 4.90" |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 3.94" |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Auburn
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Auburn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Central Maine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Lewiston
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Lewiston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Auburn
Auburn's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Auburn
Central Maine Community College
Public · 2-year · 2,952 students · in-state tuition $4,140 · 33% graduate · median earnings $45,995 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,760 students · in-state tuition $70,146 · 92% graduate · median earnings $98,373 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Frances Perkins National Monument, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Auburn
Auburn has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Frances Perkins National Monument (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Frances Perkins National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Auburn
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street, Auburn
Cities Near Auburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Auburn?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Auburn FAQ
Is Auburn, Maine affordable?⌄
Auburn's median rent is $1,041/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,647/year. Median home value is $282,000.
Is Auburn, Maine safe?⌄
Auburn's violent crime rate was 232 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2291 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Auburn, Maine?⌄
Auburn has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Auburn, Maine?⌄
The cost of living in Auburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,041/month and median household income is $66,647/year. The median home value is $282,000. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Auburn, Maine?⌄
The average commute in Auburn is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from